Arrma Big Rock Steel spur gear upgrade And how to.

[@KoryFPV]

Once I replaced the composite spur with a steal one, other things started to break because power transfers to the next weakest link. So be prepared to change the rear diff as well as some drive shafts. Once you do all that, they will truly be tanks.

[@BarstoneRC]

I’ve ran mine for over a year and haven’t broken anything else yet

[@KoryFPV]

@@BarstoneRC Granted, my upgrades were done on the Vorteks which is a bit heavier and could be why more things are bound to fail. My big rock is stock and holding up well

[@taucalm]

@@KoryFPV it seems 3s too makes wear and tear to spurgear. it wears out sooner or later so good to have metalspur ready.

[@jimmydeon8554]

Man I'm thinking real hard about getting the big rock looks like fun

[@rcuintheshed6981]

I've changed mine 4 times now cause we have two big rocks and I still watched this good job on the presentation of putting it together good instruction well done 👊👍💯

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks I really appreciate it buddy.

[@larrypowell5318]

;11bb!!¡n

[@DanRussell-q8s]

I just took mine apart because I noticed that my mesh plate was bent . I didn't have an upgraded one on hand so I flattened it back out . I know it will cause the spur gear to get torn up if it gets to bent so I have one on order along with an upgraded metal spur gear and will be redoing the whole thing when they get here so I appreciate the video man !!! Thanks ! P.S. Baby wipes work really well for cleaning out all the grime that gets under that stuff !

[@BarstoneRC]

Well that’s good you got a new plate on the way, but I’m glad the video was helpful buddy and thanks for watching

[@rcjunkie260]

Have you seen a video from rich duberbash, he slotted the frame under the spur. Let's all the metal dust and dirt out and nothing gets in! Saves motor and clutch bearings. Have had mine done for 2 months now. Works great!

[@PapaP86]

I had a bad frontal impact on mine that sent a shock down the driveshaft and transferred to the gear mesh adjustment plate(motor mount plate), bent it. Heard binding when running, kept running it to see if it sorted out and it shredded the spur gear, so guess I need to replace the adjustment plate and spur gear. Ooof. At this point just buying 4 standard composite spur gears and 1 metal one so I've got replacements on hand.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah, as soon as that played gets bent, it destroys your gears unfortunately

[@PapaP86]

@@BarstoneRC I'm a bit surprised something else didn't break or bend before the energy was transferred to and bent that plate, but maybe it was designed that way. To transfer to what should be a strong part and generally not bend, but still be replaceable and sacrificial in cases that it does. I will say, the ease of working on modern ARRMA vehicles takes a lot of the headache out of RC repair/replacing parts. My last RC was a Helion Dominus 10TR and I felt like most of the time with that car to repair anything, you had to disassemble at least half of it and it was tons of screws. Definitely appreciate the more modular design of the 3S line.

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

I just got my steel spur yesterday .great video very help full

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks bud glad it was helpful

[@NB89876]

good work, have adjusted the slipper clutch a lot on typhon and granite, this video helped good detail, thanks, they are pain at first but once done enough they are a breeze

[@BarstoneRC]

Awesome bud! I’m glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching man

[@_Munajj]

Man I have done this so many times due to stripped spur gears, I’m at expert and it now. Finally got steel spur myself last week. Seems promising thus far!

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah so far mines holding up pretty good.

[@ParcoUpchurch]

@@BarstoneRC Help or question. I too want to take the 3S slippedrto a 4S like you did. I am confused if the 4S should have a brass lock nut or using whatever plastic one that comes out the stock 3S (not brass)...was that what you were pushing in. Sorry never soon one or done one yet? Did you need or use thread locker? Thx

[@BarstoneRC]

I didn’t add anything different to mine

[@Rek_Rc]

Does the metal spur beat up on the pinion?

[@BarstoneRC]

No not at all most cars are metal to metal so it’s normal

[@Rek_Rc]

@@BarstoneRC thank you sir. I'm at the hobby shop as we speak.

[@MannyGunzz]

I'm making the switch I just picked up my steel gear.. Great video

[@BarstoneRC]

Nice mine has been working great. Thanks buddy

[@sMoKeN904]

I've got the firma 150a and 2050kv motor was running it on 3s got pretty hot. It's just little to big for my typhon 3s ordered a cheap little hobbystar 3670 motor gonna give it a try see if it works better for me. At one point it scared me somehow it slid away from the spur gear thought it stripped it for a min. Glad to see you having fun an making yet another great video

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah that might be a little bit overkill LOL

[@sMoKeN904]

@@BarstoneRC yeah haha I was curious though truthfully it seemed to have Torque but wasn't that fast think i had a 18t pinion on it

[@sMoKeN904]

@@BarstoneRC so anyhow I ordered a hobbystar 3670 3050kv motor and a surpass hobby 3670 2850kv gonna test them both

[@BarstoneRC]

Let me know how they work out and how you like it.

[@sMoKeN904]

@@BarstoneRC will do, trying to figure a heatsink/ fan to use for them. Any suggestions?

[@smallscalemotoring]

Thanks for the information! I'm gonna be running mine on 4S as well so it's good to know how to install the steel spur.

[@BarstoneRC]

You’ll have a lot of fun with it on 4s it’s a blast.

[@TheEthik87]

Hey curious brother after upgrading did you happen to notice anything else faltering because of that upgrade? I heard people say those little plastic bushing that comes off the slipper clutch tends to melt with the metal gear. My spur gear is coming tomorrow and my big rocks hitting the shop for a few more upgrades but while shes open im curious if i should make more upgrades. Thanks!

[@BarstoneRC]

No, I never ran into any issues from this upgrade, and I beat the snot out of this thing

[@TheEthik87]

@@BarstoneRC awesome thank you for the reply. Good content creator 👍 thanks homie

[@perebdrup2842]

I have done exactly as described by you and others, but I cant get it tight. I have broken 3 of the small plastic things inside the spur, even though I have tightened it very lightly. What am I doing wrong?

[@BarstoneRC]

Did you check and make sure there’s no old broken pieces of the spring down inside?

[@perebdrup2842]

@@BarstoneRC Thank you for the advice. I will check.

[@adamjohnson7072]

Hay thanks for the easy to follow video. I got another plastic spur gear. But nexed time i will get a steal one. And on a side note how do i swap mine out for a 4s do i have to replace any parts. And what do i have to do.👍

[@BarstoneRC]

You just need to put the BLX 120 ESC edit the stock motor can hold up pretty well to it I’m still running mine

[@robertrodrigues7776]

What happened if it doesn't stop when you are tighting the screw?:how do you fix it?

[@BarstoneRC]

Are the threads are stripped out on the one side of the slipper?

[@joevozzo1]

hi i put a metal spur gear in my vortecks should it b a little louder and run a little hotter . have you it to wear pinion on any thing else thanks

[@BarstoneRC]

It will make a little more noise and a tiny bit hotter but is your mesh set to tight! If it is it will cause more heat.

[@johnbuchanan1066]

Hey wanna thank you. Following you was a big help. 👍👍👍🤟🤙

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks buddy I really appreciate that and I’m glad videos are helpful and you enjoyed them

[@robertrodrigues7776]

I got issues with putting on the metal spur and slipper isn't tighting!

[@garyanthonyswain]

Does anyone have a good link to where to purchase the hex bit shanks used in the drill for disassembly? Looking to get a decent set. Thanks.

[@BarstoneRC]

www.ebay.com/itm/201263321691?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kQ0pSrWVRFu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=YD4BnIwZRGa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@TheReman5000]

any issues down the line after switching to steel? thanks !

[@BarstoneRC]

None at all been working great.

[@twogunz8533]

So I heard using a steel spur u have to add a slipper pad to the single side ?

[@BarstoneRC]

I never did that. I never had a single issue, but I’m not saying my way was right or wrong lol.

[@twogunz8533]

@@BarstoneRC yeah but when I didn’t add the extra slipper pad, I couldn’t get the slipper clutch to tighten up all the way and then it just came apart. The slipper plate the little brass fitting on the back popped off that’s not supposed to happen right?

[@skrillawarlockarchives]

Man you are a great teacher

[@BarstoneRC]

I’m glad it was helpful buddy I appreciate it

[@GyuHobbyRC]

Good directing video is good. I look forward to the next video. Have a nice day. 👏 👍 👊 💪 😎

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks I appreciate it man

[@SpeedSyko]

I crank the slipper till it stops then snug it a little more. I’m not a big slipper clutch fan. But your way would be the correct way. That’s why I don’t make videos lol ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO!!!!

[@BarstoneRC]

Lol I tried keeping it cranked down but I ended up breaking driveshaft too often on the Kraton 4s, depending on how you’re running it that slipper Hass to work a little bit

[@norcalrc]

I do the same but at the expensive of blowing axleshafts constantly

[@dstjamesrc6395]

I’m new to Arrmas and this helped out a lot! Thanks!

[@BarstoneRC]

Glad it was helpful buddy

[@Funcentric]

I keep hearing that you need a 4th slipper pad for the metal spur. Is that not true?

[@BarstoneRC]

I never put one in and mine has been great.

[@Funcentric]

@@BarstoneRC Thanks for the super fast response!

[@BarstoneRC]

No problem bud if there is anything I can answer I’ll try and help

[@edinkocan196]

i did mine today but the plates between the metal spur gear have back and forth play where as the plastic one is tight and even after i adjust the mestal gear it still slips and still has play what am i doing wrong

[@BarstoneRC]

Are you talking about the slipper plates have play in them and that part is not getting tight? I’ve heard rumors that some of them had to have an extra plate installed I did not need to do this on mine but it might be on yours?

[@edinkocan196]

@@BarstoneRC thats what i fount out aswell that it needs extra plate on 1 side where its single but thank you

[@eaterofdreams2513]

So informative and easy to follow thank you!!!!

[@BarstoneRC]

Glad it was helpful buddy thanks for watching.

[@chrishoward574]

How has the steel spur gear been on this since this video? I have a new one on hold. Have you had any issues with the motor running too hot?

[@BarstoneRC]

I haven’t had any problems at all it’s been running great.

[@StevenYDG69]

What shocks do you recommend ?

[@BarstoneRC]

The big bore shocks

[@StevenYDG69]

@@BarstoneRC do you know If the 6s typhon shocks will be direct fit? Seems closest in length to me

[@BarstoneRC]

I’m trying to remember which combination I use it was shocks for one model and front shocks from a different

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool spur gear fix,great video

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks buddy

[@robertrodrigues7776]

I don't think it's stripped. How can I remedy it if it is stripped?

[@BarstoneRC]

New clutch hub

[@jean-marcrevill3175]

Ay it has been a while since the last repair video! Also what happened to the title? It says [OBJ] in certain places. Not sure weather it is something to do with the video just being uploaded. Also forgot that I keep my slipper clutch fully tight. Lol. Probs not healthy!

[@BarstoneRC]

I don’t know what’s up with those letters KZbin is not deciphering my words properly.

[@jean-marcrevill3175]

@@BarstoneRC maybe it is struggling to translate American to english😂😂 of course this is just a meaningless joke.

[@BarstoneRC]

Our language is so butchered lol I don’t doubt it.

[@jean-marcrevill3175]

@@BarstoneRC lol

[@owen8538]

Is these the latest version

[@BarstoneRC]

This was the truck that was released last year

[@owen8538]

@@BarstoneRC mt10 vs team corally skewer what 1 has best drive train most durable

[@BarstoneRC]

Well, I don’t have the MT 10 yet however, my tekno et48 2.0 I have had excellent luck with the drivetrain

[@johnwayne666]

I just fixed my stripped ⚙️. I was taken it apart and I thought to myself. What if I get a razor blade and clean up the stripped ⚙️ it is plastic...and what do you know 🤗 its working..... of course you must adjust the mesh.... hopefully it last till my new metal one arrives.....⚙️🔪🤘🏼🤓

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah that’s not a bad idea, should last you for a little bit.

[@jeremiahhayward6308]

So I did this and then the input stripped am I just moving the problem down the line? I am still on 3s

[@philthyco1]

Check your motor mount plate to see if it's got a slight bend in it

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah if it’s bent it will cause other problems

[@Prof.mohammad_mohammad]

Do you run the stock Motor on 4s ?

[@BarstoneRC]

Stock motor with the blx120 esc

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

I put on mx2.8 badlands made it run hot? Wantingbtobgob4s but still be ablebto run thev3s batteries i have U have any links

[@alscompleteoutdoor9091]

Did notice you didn't add a second slipper plate to the front side,heard it rubs in the case if you don't

[@BarstoneRC]

I ran it for a year like this never had a single problem, but I did hear the same thing. Not sure why I never encountered that.

[@norcalrc]

A must do upgrade. Great video bro

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks buddy I appreciate it

[@synergyiii]

does the steel one require 4 clutch pads?

[@BarstoneRC]

I’ve heard people had to run the extra pad I never put mine in and mine runs just fine and I’ve never had any issues with it

[@synergyiii]

@@BarstoneRC do you have a install vid for the spektrum 120 amp esc your using on bigrock? Have u had issue with diffs with those tyres? Can you do a vid if u even have a issue pls

[@BarstoneRC]

The ESC was a direct swap out there was no modification needed and no I haven’t had any problems with the car or those tires the car has been running great

[@synergyiii]

@@BarstoneRC do u have the model number for the spektrum? Also what spoiler is that and howd u fit it?

[@BarstoneRC]

It was a blx120 and the wing is from a Typhon 3s I believe

[@themikeey5230]

I made a post about this upgrade on the arrma forums and was told that I need to use 4 slipper pads with this rather than 3. 2 on each side. Is that really necessary?

[@BarstoneRC]

I kept the same amount of pads it came with stock on the new steel one and I haven’t had any issues.

[@RUZTY1311]

Its advised to add an extra slipper pad BUT if you have no issues i dont see why you couldn't run it as is 👍

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I’ve been running mine without the extra one and it has been solid.

[@RUZTY1311]

@@BarstoneRC Right on Right on 😎 Im still having issues with my damn input gears. Im upgrading to metal on those soon here also lol

[@markaldworth8157]

I have changed my spur for a metal one on the big rock had a couple of problems with the wheels seemed to loose traction I have tightened up slightly on the slipper clutch and now my car seems to run for a minute or two then goes into limp mode like when your battery goes flat but fully charged any ideas please to help me out

[@BarstoneRC]

Sounds like your ESC is going bad unless something is bound up?

[@markaldworth8157]

@@BarstoneRC sorry what could be bound up I’m a noob to this I have stripped and checked the rear diffs and have refitted the spur gear back I your video wheels seem stiffer when moving than before is there a way to reset the esc in any way thanks for responding need all the help

[@BarstoneRC]

Is your mesh set too tight on your pinion and spur gear? Or is the aluminum plate that the motor mounts to bent?

[@markaldworth8157]

@@BarstoneRC the aluminium plate was bent I have changed it for a new one and plastic housing

[@markaldworth8157]

What is the mesh ? Is that the red aluminium plate

[@RUZTY1311]

Curious I didnt know you could use the plastic pads on the metal spur gear. Im using the metal pads that Hot Racing makes on mine. Im thinking now the only reason they make the metal ones is they last longer than the plastic ones?

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah even on the 4s Kraton uses the same slipper pads.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah even on the 4s Kraton uses the same slipper pads.

[@RUZTY1311]

@@BarstoneRC Ok good to know! I THINK i might need to add a 4th to my hot racing spur gear for my Granite. For some reason unless I tighten the screw almost all the way down the entire unit is "loose" and wiggles around too much. I didnt have this issue with the arrma steel spur gear that I put in my Typhon lol

[@gbpatient3455]

Already need to do this after less than 2 weeks. Also just busted a rear shock. Was hoping to at least get a month without breaking.. smh

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah, some crashes kitten and things a lot faster than others lol but it comes with the hobby

[@chrissrcgetaway6356]

My cover won’t fit back together on the case I cannot figure it out

[@BarstoneRC]

That’s strange if you put it back together the same way you took it apart?

[@chrissrcgetaway6356]

@@BarstoneRC I figured out what I did wrong and now I got that back together but now it slides into place but will not click in the place. If you know what I mean like no matter what I do it won’t let me attach the whole assembled slipper, clutch, and everything to the output and it’s all very clean. There’s nothing in the way. Oh I don’t. I just don’t get it.

[@jimmydeon8554]

I'll just buy the hold gear assembly you were working on with the gear already attached

[@Justin_311]

This helped tremendously. Thanks

[@BarstoneRC]

Glad it was helpful bud

[@navbes]

good upgrade !!!

[@BigCheese85]

What 4s batteries are you using. Good videos

[@BarstoneRC]

I’ve been running the Ovonic 5200mah 80c

[@bucksrcs1583]

What metal spur gear would u recommend for the bigrock bc my spur gear is no good and I just usually run mine on 3s could u put a link in my comment on a good metal spur gear thanks buddy

[@BarstoneRC]

ARR310945 AR310945 AARRMAA 4S BLX 0.8Mod HD Steel Spur Gear (57T) ARA310945 www.amazon.com/dp/B08WHM4DKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WKJENNWG4JB4TKTG52FE

[@RD_LV]

what kv motor do you have

[@BarstoneRC]

It’s the stock motor

[@RD_LV]

@@BarstoneRC i know but what KV motor do you have i need to know because i will buy this similar rc car

[@BarstoneRC]

It a 3200kv

[@RD_LV]

@@BarstoneRC what is the pinion size for the motor?

[@BarstoneRC]

That I’m not positive on without opening it up, but I think of 15

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

You cahanged the esc and motor what you use

[@BarstoneRC]

I have the 4s esc “blx120” with stock motor. If and when the motor dies then I’ll change that out.

[@2strokezay189]

can anyone help me is there a replacement slipper clutch for my 6s big rock i want to upgrade the slipper to be able to handle the power

[@BarstoneRC]

I honestly don’t know of what upgrades there are for the slipper

[@jptothetree]

I'm guessing this upgrade is really only necessary with that 4S power? Or is it also advisable with 3S to be safe.

[@BarstoneRC]

No even on 3S it’s a great idea you don’t have to worry about stripping this thing out. It’s a good upgrade either way you run it.

[@burn1gotbeats]

Did you have any esc issues running it on 4s ? I just wanna run mine on road maybe do some speed runs .

[@BarstoneRC]

I have the BLX 120 ESC in mine

[@burn1gotbeats]

@@BarstoneRC oh thanks don’t wanna fry my ESC lol 😇😬😎

[@DJMILKY1974]

Love the video I recently stripped the spur gear and didn't have a clue how to fix it. Does it not tip over more on 4s or have you already widened it?

[@BarstoneRC]

I recently put the M2C hub kit on it but the truck is just a blast on for us lots and lots of fun

[@DJMILKY1974]

@Bars&tone RC I'm with you there. This is my first model grade rc vehicle and I absolutely love it. The only problem is round here; there are not a huge number of places to run it and really let it rip. So I'm looking into buying some land and building an RC Arena. Cars, helicopters, planes and possibly drones. If I can get a permission maybe a boat lake too.

[@BarstoneRC]

That would be a lot of fun to have an area totally dedicated to everything RC.

[@youtubeuser5424]

@@BarstoneRC Would you happen to have a link to this kit? Is it a kit that makes the truck wider?

[@philthyco1]

You might have bent motor mount causing the gear to strip

[@BarstoneRC]

No it was due to it running on 4s and normal wear b

[@philthyco1]

@@BarstoneRCIt's common to get slight bends in the motor mount..You won't even notice it until you take the motor mount plate out ..It will cause spur gear to strip and or bearing to wear out prematurely..I've had a hand full of 3s Arrma's and everytime the spur let go the motor plate was the culprit..Now I'm not trying to tell you what to do or anything I'm just giving you a suggestion..Take it how you will..Have a good one

[@BarstoneRC]

No man I get what your saying I’ve had that happen many times on my 3s cars I was just saying that it’s not the problem, I did ck that because I have bent them so many times.

[@philthyco1]

@@BarstoneRC Ok..You have to take the plate out in order to check it..Have a good one man..Rc4life

[@lufenn]

How bent does the motor mount need to be to cause problems? Mine was a tiny bit bent. Could barely see it. Maybe half millimeter gap under the middle of the plate.

[@oushhhhhhh9253]

What do I need to be able to run it on 4s

[@BarstoneRC]

4s esc and a steal Spur gear

[@BarstoneRC]

Blx120 esc

[@oushhhhhhh9253]

Thank you 🙏

[@oushhhhhhh9253]

Stock motor?

[@BarstoneRC]

Yep

[@skybasherrc2372]

Great instructional video 👍

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks bud

[@dustinbarfield2193]

Thank you sir

[@BarstoneRC]

Welcome

[@DrJaayy679]

Thanks the video really helped me

[@BarstoneRC]

Awesome buddy glad it was of help.

[@petermccann2561]

You'll continually break parts, running on 3-4s. It's plenty fast on 2s, and you can drive instead of repair.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah, but for the type of driving I like doing it’s just not fast enough like that

[@steviefpv]

It’s made for 3s what you chatting about mate. 4s maybe not

[@chrisstevensrcadventures9017]

Thanks for sharing bro

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks for watching bud

[@chrisstevensrcadventures9017]

@@BarstoneRC it's awesome to see the wrenching videos they help so much going to change out my pinion grear on 3s typhon I see how easy it is to pull it out thanks again bud

[@Phil_4young]

The 4s rigs have an extra slipper pad I believe

[@Lucas.stalcup]

No they don't

[@robertrodrigues9047]

i tried that setup and still grinds

[@BarstoneRC]

What grinds

[@SpeedSyko]

I put a 6 s system in one, and it was just too heavy and handled horribly fyi not worth it. 4s would be a blast!!!!!!

[@Marek_Z_RC]

ℹ️ With steel spur you need 4 slipper pads, not 3 🤔 Look at exploded views. 4s cars have 4 pads and 3s cars have 3, because metal spur is thinner 🙂

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah but it’s. Not a full 4s car. Still a 3s besides the ESC. It’s working great so far.

[@Funcentric]

Hmm, that's what I kept reading too. I know what you mean, the 3S metal spur kinda acts like a 4S one so it needs 4. I'm no expert, but trying to figure it out.

[@Flupke76]

@@Funcentric I'm confused as well. Hard to find an official statement. did you figure out the answer?

[@BarstoneRC]

Well I have been beating the snot out of mine for a few months now and still have had zero problems.

[@Funcentric]

@@Flupke76 not really but I have 4 in mine. As long as it runs okay I suppose.

[@DrJaayy679]

Mines was shredded😂

[@victorsanchez2149]

just tried this and broke the little lift

[@BarstoneRC]

The mount release tab?

[@stepbackjack4194]

legend

[@MJ-gq9nv]

Duct tape gear box seal real deal no in no out tape dat shit fn grit

[@gamechangerrc4633]

Something on the way to you

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks bud I really appreciate it.

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

😊👍😊👍

[@bubblesrcshed]

I destroyed my bearings on that slipper shaft to pieces

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah those bearings get quite a work out.

[@bubblesrcshed]

@@BarstoneRC 6 hard bashes and toasted both those bearings and seized the motor lol Arrma tuff can’t handle Jamie bashing lol 😝 super fun truck though I got the whole thing warrantied so I’m happy will have a new one in 2 days

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah that’s one thing I really love about Arrma is there warranty in customer service it’s second to none.

[@bubblesrcshed]

@@BarstoneRC I bought mine on Amazon and they have 30 day for defects pretty amazing warrenty considering I wrecked the body too

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah you definitely can’t beat that!

[@TheSphongleface]

NOT WORKING The steel gear is thinner between the discs and the screw bottoms out before tension occurs between the discs. BE CAREFUL. NOT a direct fit for 3S V3 Big Rock. - Requires ONE extra slipper disc to fit.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah, I’ve heard this before from a few other people and I wonder what changed. I never had any issues with mine.